Lake District

A view over two lakes — A view over Buttermere and Crummock Water

A view of Great Gable from Lingmell Summit in Wasdale Cumbria — Great Gable, bought by climbers returning after the Great War, entrusted to our hands for all time

Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.

Sylvia taking a well earned rest on Great Gable

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The places that make us

Sylvia has always felt a deep attachment to Great Gable. It's been a constant in her life, so much so that it feels like it's her mountain. Her grandchildren even refer to it as ‘granny’s mountain’. Alongside her brother Robert, Sylvia undertook a remarkable walk back up the mountain she loves.

Watch Sylvia's story

Autumn in the Lake District

October half term in the Lakes

It's time to switch off and unwind over the October half term break, and we've got lots of back-to-basics, mindful activities for you to try with the kids.

A red squirrel at Allan Bank in Grasmere Cumbria

A Ranger's favourite autumn walks

Our Countryside Rangers work outside all day and know the landscape like the back of their hands. We can't think of anyone better to ask for their autumn walk recommendations.

Where to spot spectacular seasonal colours

Autumn is one of the most spectacular times to visit the Lake District, as the leaves in our valleys turn from green to gold.

Exhibitions in the Lake District - Autumn 2018

We've plenty of exhibitions to keep curious minds busy this autumn. Discover the secrets of Cecilia Strickland at Sizergh, uncover a lesser-known side to Beatrix Potter at Hill Top, and unearth the extraordinary role played by nature in the First World War at Wordsworth House.

Exhibitions for the curious

What's new in the Lakes?

View west across Little Langdale Tarn towards the Greenburn valley

Our response to the use of 4x4s and motorbikes on the unclassified road between Tilberthwaite Farm and Little Langdale

Find out how we're working with partners on this issue.

Dog walkers at Derwentwater, Lake District, Cumbria.

Everyone can help look after the Lakes. Here's how...

Whether we're swimming, cycling, horse-riding or walking the dogs, we can all help to look after the Lake District.

Tables Turned: Bringing communities together in Cumbria

Communities across Cumbria have come together to create inspiring projects that connect people to special places.

Singing above Wasdale on Great Gable for the Great Gift song cycle — The Fellowship of Hill, Wind and Sunshine in full song on Great Gable above Wasdale

Commemorating WW1 in the Lake District

We were gifted England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike and 13 other Lake District summits as war memorials to look after on behalf of the nation.

A Great Gift

Women of the Lake District

Meet the women of the Lake District - we're sharing their stories and experiences with exhibitions at our places in the Lakes.

Women of the Lakes

Herdwick sheep in Langdale in Cumbria — Herdwick sheep in the Lake District

Farming in the Lake District

We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That includes 90 farms and as much as 70% of the world’s Herdwick sheep.

Find out more